Some bedrooms in the house are hotter. Best way to block the heat?

Penny Lopez
by Penny Lopez
  7 answers
  • Sharon Sharon on Jun 20, 2017
    • A window fan during the cool hours. Reflective non-adhesive film on the sunny windows check Amazon. And a ceiling fan. Close blinds, or curtains during the day. You could also make an awning over the window to cut more sunlight.
  • Ebbjdl Ebbjdl on Jun 20, 2017

    If you can afford cellular blinds which have a special shield to block out heat, it really works. One side faces in, the other faces out. This side is white or silver and keeps out the heat. Pull down shades and close curtains, before the sun reaches the particular room. All my heat comes on the west side of my house, and it is closed by 9:am. Good luck

  • Penny Lopez Penny Lopez on Jun 20, 2017

    have a ceiling fan and blinds. But I will check out the Reflective non-adhesive film

  • Gail Schmeidler Gail Schmeidler on Jun 21, 2017

    super easy and like $ cheap! Your discount store camping area sells emergency blankets which look like huge sheets of foil. (you can also use them to make a great costume and go as a bake potato to a costume party) but unfold the blankets and clip them with like binder clips to the blind on window or to back of curtain. As stated above keep curtains or blinds closed during day will increase coolness and block out heat. I actually was having my AC checked and they used their thermostat to check and it did make a difference!

    We also had an issue with one room not cooling as much and the AC guy was able to up the speed on the blower unit and it certainly helped us go from a 5 degree difference. He also showed us how to set the humidifier unit to the most benefit.

    We also have basements here. We shut down all the vents in the basement and close down others rooms that are not used alot.

    Does your home have vents in attic area? This would be something to check into as it can get toasty of there and not release heat which in turn wants to hang out in your cooled home.

    Frozen water bottles are great in front of a fan . Also good for animals outside too.


  • Penny Lopez Penny Lopez on Jun 21, 2017

    I love the blanket idea! the frozen water bottle sound very promising too! Thanks!

  • Cookiecutter Cookiecutter on Jun 21, 2017

    I agree with the cellular shades(single cells if you have just reflective heat) In 120 degree Arizona heat, I just Ieave the curtains closed!

  • Rosalie Rogers Rosalie Rogers on Jun 21, 2017

    Close the registers and put some piece of furniture over them. That is what I do in my bedroom.